As someone said zoloft is used for many things that is not listed called off label and yes zoloft is very effective for what the doctor has prescribed it for lots of people when i was still working this is one of the first ssri drugs with less side effects don't be supprised if it does not kick in right away sometimes it can take 4 to 6 weeks to get full benifits but we all are different hope this well help you some .good luck. Chuck Wise Sr. Retired pharmacy technician Cpht.